Scrap metal

Changes to Animal Licenses coming in October 2018

The Government has published the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England)Regulations 2018 under section 13 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006. The effect of the new regulations is to replace some existing licensing regimes and to put in place a new licensing regime to control certain licensed animal activities.

Every scrap metal dealer is required to have a licence and not having one is a criminal offence. The new act means that dealers can't pay for scrap metal in cash and must pay by electronic payment or cheque. Licence holders must also keep comprehensive records of all purchases and disposals of metal for three years after the purchase or disposal.